Jacob S. Gingerich

Jacob S. Gingerich is a breeder of Percheron horses in Apple Creek, OH, Wayne County near Wooster. He has been working with Percheron horses for several years and maintains membership in the American Percheron Horse Association. His horses live in pasture-based herds with regular handling by family members and visitors, fostering calm temperaments and strong work ethics. Their facility includes spacious stalls, turnouts, and shaded shelters to support health and natural movement.

Foals receive comprehensive early socialization and groundwork to prepare them for draft work or pleasure driving. Jacob’s herd competes at local county fairs and regional draft horse events, demonstrating the versatility of the breed. He follows a nutritional program based on forage quality, regular veterinary checks and farrier visits to ensure soundness. The farm’s quiet rural setting offers visitors a chance to observe breeding and training processes in a hands-on environment.